US20040015283A1 - System and method for monitoring brake overload in electronically-controlled brake systems of vehicles and vehicle combinations - Google Patents
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- the present invention is directed generally to a system and method for monitoring brakes of electronically controlled brake systems (“EBSs”) of vehicles and tractor and trailer vehicle combinations for overload.
- EBSs electronically controlled brake systems
- a conventional EBS is designed to control brake lining wear and the adhesion relationship (that is, the coefficient of friction) between the vehicle wheels and the road surface. This is accomplished conventionally by controlling brake lining wear in the light braking range and adhesion in the heavy braking range.
- the output brake actuation energy in an initial range up to a presettable driver's set brake signal, is calculated solely according to criteria for controlling brake lining wear. In this initial range, axle loads are not considered. If the driver's set brake signal is reached, the control system switches from the light braking (brake lining wear) control range to the heavy braking (adhesion) control range. In the heavy braking range, comfort and safety aspects outweigh brake lining wear considerations.
- the control objective in the heavy braking adhesion control range is equal adhesion—to achieve equal slip during braking for all vehicle wheels with no differential slip between vehicle axles.
- Axle loads are taken into consideration for calculation and control of brake actuation energy as the kinetic energy to be converted in the brakes is no longer equal from one axle to another. If set differential slip thresholds are reached before the driver's set brake signal is reached, the switch from the light braking brake lining wear control range to the heavy braking adhesion control range is triggered.
- the rear axle brakes are hotter than the front axle brakes, they generate less braking power at the same brake actuation energy.
- the zero differential slip control objective of the EBS more brake actuation energy is introduced into the rear axle brakes under EBS control.
- the rear axle brakes become even hotter, presenting a possible overheating situation and associated undesired reduction in braking power.
- the wheel brakes of the tractor and trailer vehicle train parts develop different wheel brake temperatures, e.g., due to different distribution of load between the tractor vehicle train part and the trailer vehicle train part, the braking power of the wheel brakes having higher temperatures will be less than the braking power of the wheel brakes having lower temperatures at the same brake actuation energy, and undesired pushing by the trailer vehicle train part or pulling by the tractor vehicle train part can develop.
- the rear axle of the tractor vehicle train part is more heavily loaded, its wheel brakes become hotter than the wheel brakes of the trailer vehicle train part; and if the axles of the trailer vehicle train part are more heavily loaded, the wheel brakes of the trailer vehicle train part become hotter than the wheel brakes of the tractor vehicle train part.
- Hotter tractor vehicle train part brakes translates into pulling, and hotter trailer vehicle train part brakes translates into pushing.
- a possible overheating situation and undesired reduction in braking power can be presented if the brake temperatures reach a presettable, defined limit value.
- EP 0 188 685 B1 describes a brake overload protection and/or overload warning device whereby an actual brake pressure is compared with a set brake pressure. If the actual brake pressure differs from the set brake pressure by a preset value, a warning signal is transmitted. This device relates to an individual brake.
- EP 0 320 602 B1 describes an overload warning device for a trailer brake. Both the brake pressure in the tractor vehicle and the brake pressure in the trailer vehicle are measured. The ratio of the two pressures is formed in a comparator device. A warning signal is transmitted if the rate of change of the ratio becomes equal to or larger than a preset threshold value.
- EP 0 417 431 B1 describes a method for monitoring a brake device for overload.
- the method relates to an individual drum brake.
- the deformation of a selected component (brake drum) is measured and compared with a stored deformation characteristic. If the actual deformation occurring during a braking process is equal to or larger than the stored deformation, a warning signal is transmitted.
- EP 0 569 697 B1 describes a method for monitoring a trailer brake of a vehicle train for overload.
- the electronic brake system is equipped with continuous coupling force control.
- an energy demand signal is generated in the tractor vehicle.
- the generated energy demand signal contributes to determination of the energy supply to the tractor vehicle brake, and from this signal, a trailer energy signal is derived that contributes to actuation of the trailer vehicle brake, the coupling force developed in the coupling being controlled by means of the trailer energy signal.
- An overload condition is recognized and a warning signal is transmitted if the trailer energy signal exhibits, at a given energy demand signal, an increase that is not merely transient.
- EP 0 569 698 B1 discloses a method for monitoring a tractor brake of a vehicle train for overload. As in EP 0 569 697 B1, the trailer energy signal is monitored, the only difference in this case being that an overload condition of the tractor vehicle brake is recognized and then a corresponding warning signal is transmitted if, as the result of coupling force control adjustments, the trailer energy signal exhibits, at a given energy demand signal, a decrease that is not merely transient.
- a system and method for monitoring brakes of EBSs of vehicles and vehicle trains for temperature induced overload, and for warning the vehicle driver of an overload condition are provided.
- the temperatures of the wheel brakes of the vehicle are ascertained, and the temperatures are compared against a preset temperature limit value.
- a first warning signal (“level 1 warning”) is output to the vehicle driver if the temperature of the wheel brakes on one axle of the vehicle (or a vehicle train part) reaches the temperature limit value.
- a second warning signal (“level 2 warning”) is output if the temperatures of the wheel brakes on more than one axle of the vehicle (or at least one vehicle train part or all vehicle train parts) reach the temperature limit value.
- a level 1 warning is generated if a defined high temperature (i.e., equaling or exceeding the preset limit value) of one wheel brake or a defined high mean temperature value of one axle develops during braking; and a level 2 warning is generated if defined high temperatures develop on more than one axle.
- a level 2 warning is also output if undesirably high wheel brake temperatures are developed on both or all vehicle train parts of a vehicle combination.
- Warning signals can be generated, for example, by brake pedal feel and/or by a visual and/or audible indicator.
- the present invention accordingly comprises the various steps and the relation of one or more of such steps with respect to each of the others, and embodies features of construction, combinations or elements, and arrangement of parts which are adapted to effect such steps, all as exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram depicting EBS control electronics provided in a vehicle constructed and arranged according to the system and method of the present invention to effect temperature dependent control of brake actuation energy;
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram depicting EBS control electronics provided in a tractor and trailer vehicle combination constructed and arranged according to the system and method of the present invention to effect temperature dependent control of brake actuation energy;
- FIGS. 3 a and 3 b are flow charts depicting process steps for monitoring brakes of EBSs of vehicles and vehicle combinations for temperature induced overload and for warning the driver of the vehicle or vehicle combination of an overload condition according to preferred embodiments of the method of the present invention.
- brake actuation energy as used herein is to be understood as encompassing all physical variables that cause a vehicle or vehicle train wheel brake supplied therewith to generate braking power.
- brake actuation energy are electrical variables such as current and voltage, or mechanical variables such as pressure.
- pressure in the case of pressure as the brake actuation energy, pressurized liquids or gases, such as compressed air, can be used as the energy carrier.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a vehicle 1 equipped with an EBS 2 constructed and arranged in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- EBS 2 can be pneumatically operated, for example.
- EBS 2 preferably includes a central control unit 4 for control of brake actuation energy.
- Central control unit 4 can also desirably include an integrated anti-lock brake system (“ABS”).
- ABS integrated anti-lock brake system
- Energy such as, for example, compressed air
- energy accumulators 6 , 8 e.g., compressed air reservoirs
- a brake signal transmitter 10 is provided for use by the vehicle driver to transmit set values to EBS 2 .
- An energy allocator 14 such as, for example, a pressure modulator, is preferably electrically connected to a brake actuation device 16 , such as, for example, a brake cylinder, for a wheel having a wheel brake 18 on front axle FA.
- a further energy allocator 22 e.g., a pressure modulator
- a brake actuation device 24 e.g., a brake cylinder
- Wheel sensors 28 , 30 are preferably used to monitor how the vehicle wheels are revolving. If the wheels exhibit a lockup tendency, control unit 4 or the ABS integrated in the control unit transmits, in known manner, electrical signals to energy allocators 14 , 22 which reduce the brake actuation energy, such as, for example, brake pressure, and are thus able to eliminate lockup tendency.
- control unit 4 or the ABS integrated in the control unit transmits, in known manner, electrical signals to energy allocators 14 , 22 which reduce the brake actuation energy, such as, for example, brake pressure, and are thus able to eliminate lockup tendency.
- Central control unit 4 preferably includes inputs for energy sensors 32 , 44 , such as, for example, pressure sensors, for determination of the brake actuation energy, such as, for example, brake pressure, in brake actuation devices 16 , 24 (e.g., brake cylinders) of front and rear axles FA and RA.
- Central control unit 4 also desirably includes inputs for devices 36 , 38 , such as, for example, temperature sensors, for measuring the temperature of wheel brakes 18 , 26 , preferably continuously.
- Central control unit 4 is preferably adapted to compare the determined temperatures of wheel brakes 18 , 26 of the vehicle wheels of front axle FA and rear axle RA with one another and with a preset temperature limit value. If the determined temperatures equal or exceed the preset temperature limit value during vehicle braking, the energy distribution, such as, for example, pressure distribution, between the wheel brakes can be adjusted such that, by comparison with the status before the limit value was reached, less brake actuation energy (e.g., a lower brake pressure) is introduced into the wheel brakes with the higher temperatures, while more brake actuation energy (e.g., a higher brake pressure) is introduced into the wheel brakes with the lower temperatures.
- brake actuation energy e.g., a lower brake pressure
- RA rear axle
- FA front axle
- a suitable additional electronic device 40 in central control unit 4 and/or a corresponding program expansion in the computer processor contained in the central control unit can be provided.
- the corresponding distribution of brake actuation energy between the wheel brakes is preferably brought about via energy allocators 14 , 22 of EBS 2 , but can also be achieved via separate energy allocators (not shown in FIG. 1).
- FIG. 2 there is shown a schematic diagram of a vehicle train including tractor vehicle train part 1 and a trailer vehicle train part 1 ′.
- Tractor and trailer vehicle train parts 1 and 1 ′ are equipped with EBSs 2 , 2 ′, respectively, which, for example, can be pneumatically operated.
- EBSs 2 and 2 ′ preferably include central control units 4 , 4 ′, respectively, for control of brake actuation energy.
- Central control units 4 , 4 ′ can also desirably include an integrated ABS.
- Central control units 4 , 4 ′ are preferably electrically connected to one another via a signal circuit 5 .
- Energy such as, for example, compressed air
- energy accumulators 6 , 8 , 8 ′ e.g., compressed air reservoirs
- brake signal transmitter 10 in tractor vehicle train part 1 is provided for use by the vehicle train driver to input a set value to EBSs 2 , 2 ′.
- Each of EBSs 2 , 2 ′ preferably includes two circuits.
- One circuit includes energy allocators 14 , 14 ′ (e.g., pressure modulators), electrically connected to brake actuation devices 16 , 16 ′ (e.g., brake cylinders) for wheels having wheel brakes 18 , 18 ′ on front axles FA, FA′.
- the other circuit includes further energy allocators 22 , 22 ′ (e.g., pressure modulators) electrically connected to brake actuation devices 24 , 24 ′ (e.g., brake cylinders) for wheels having wheel brakes 26 , 26 ′ on rear axles RA, RA′.
- Wheel sensors 28 , 28 ′, 30 , 30 ′ are preferably used to monitor how the vehicle train wheels are revolving. If the wheels exhibit a lockup tendency, control units 4 , 4 ′ or the ABS integrated in the control units transmit, in known manner, electrical signals to energy allocators 14 , 14 ′, 22 , 22 ′ which reduce brake actuation energy (e.g., brake pressure) and are thus able to eliminate lockup tendency.
- brake actuation energy e.g., brake pressure
- Central control units 4 , 4 ′ preferably include inputs for energy sensors 32 , 32 ′, 44 , 44 ′ (e.g., pressure sensors) for determination of brake actuation energy (e.g., brake pressures) in brake actuation devices 16 , 16 ′, 24 , 24 ′ (e.g., brake cylinders) of front and rear axles FA, FA′, RA, RA′.
- Central control units 4 , 4 ′ also desirably include inputs for devices 36 , 36 ′, 38 , 38 ′ (e.g., temperature sensors) for measuring the temperatures of wheel brakes 18 , 18 ′, 26 , 26 ′, preferably continuously.
- Central control units 4 , 4 ′ are preferably adapted to compare the determined temperatures of wheel brakes 18 , 18 ′, 26 , 26 ′ of the wheels of vehicle train parts 1 , 1 ′ with one another for the respective vehicle train part, and with a preset temperature limit value.
- the determined temperatures differ from one another by at least a preset value and the temperatures of the wheel brakes of at least one of vehicle train parts 1 , 1 ′ equal or exceed the preset temperature limit value
- less brake actuation energy e.g., a lower brake pressure
- more brake actuation energy e.g., a higher brake pressure
- one or more suitable additional electronic devices 40 , 40 ′ in central control units 4 , 4 ′ and/or corresponding program expansions in the computer processors contained in the central control units can be provided.
- the corresponding distribution of brake actuation energy between wheel brakes 18 , 18 ′, 26 , 26 ′ of vehicle train parts 1 , 1 ′, wherein, for example, lower pressure is provided to the brake cylinders of the hotter brakes, is preferably brought about via energy allocators 14 , 14 ′, 22 , 22 ′ of EBSs 2 , 2 ′, but can also be achieved via separate energy allocators (not shown in FIG. 2).
- EBSs 2 , 2 ′ can be programmed such that the set brake actuation energy of the trailer vehicle train part or the set brake actuation energy of the tractor vehicle train part is lowered or raised as a function of the determined wheel brake temperatures. Also, EBSs 2 , 2 ′ can be programmed such that, when the set brake actuation energy of the trailer vehicle train part is lowered, the set brake actuation energy of the tractor vehicle train part is simultaneously raised, and, when the set brake actuation energy of the trailer vehicle train part is raised, the set brake actuation energy of the tractor vehicle train part is simultaneously lowered. Such changes of set brake actuation energy of the vehicle train parts can have a neutral effect on total braking power or, if necessary, cause a reduction in total braking power.
- Brake overload protection described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 involves evaluation of wheel brake temperatures. Comparisons are made to determine whether some brakes are overloaded unilaterally or whether all brakes are exhibiting undesired high temperatures. In the first case, temperature compensating actions are initiated in order to increase the relative degree of protection of the more highly loaded wheel brakes. In the second case, temperature compensating actions are not initiated, however, a warning should be delivered to the vehicle driver.
- At least one of central control units 4 , 4 ′ is provided with an electronic device 50 , 50 ′ (FIGS. 1 and 2), or corresponding program expansions in the computer processors in the central control units, for generating a warning signal of a brake overload condition.
- the warning signal can be communicated to the vehicle driver via brake pedal feel and/or, via a device 52 (FIGS. 1 and 2), visually and/or audibly.
- the wheel brake temperatures or mean values of wheel brake temperatures are evaluated for the respective wheels or respective axles specific to the vehicle or vehicle train part.
- a level 1 warning is preferably output if temperatures equal to or exceeding the preset temperature limit value exist on an axle of vehicle 1 (FIG. 1) or of vehicle train parts 1 , 1 ′ (FIG. 2).
- a level 2 warning is preferably output if temperatures equaling or exceeding the temperature limit value exist on more than one axle of vehicle 1 or of a vehicle train part 1 , 1 ′ (a more serious condition).
- a level 2 warning is also transmitted if wheel brake temperatures equaling or exceeding the temperature limit value exist in both or all vehicle train parts.
- the frequency of the acoustic signal can depend on the warning level: the higher the warning level, the higher the frequency of the acoustic signal.
- the frequency of the acoustic signal can also depend on the determined absolute peak brake temperature reaching the temperature limit value: the higher the peak temperature, the higher the frequency.
- the visual warning can take the form of a flashing light, for example, and the flashing frequency can be dependent on the warning level or on the value of the peak brake temperature: the higher the warning level or the peak temperature, the higher the flashing frequency.
- a display device showing a vehicle or vehicle train schematic including a depiction of the wheels.
- the respective wheels of the wheel brakes depicted in the schematic desirably flash or glow.
- the absolute temperatures can be indicated in the same display.
- the flashing frequency can be made to depend on the warning level or on the value of the determined absolute temperature.
- the feeling curve can be flattened out in steps.
- the feeling curve can be flattened out by one step if only one vehicle train part of a vehicle train exhibits wheel brake temperatures at or above the limit value, and it can be flattened out by two steps if both vehicle train parts exhibit wheel brake temperatures at or above the limit value.
- the warning system and method described above can be combined with an engine power limitation system, in order to bring about a reduction of the permissible engine torque in overload situations. It is also possible to prevent further driving at higher speed in the observed overload case. Under these conditions automatic transmissions no longer upshift, thus ensuring that kinetic energy remains relatively low and that the braking effect of the engine becomes greater.
- wheel brake temperatures equal to or in excess of the preset limit value are present, external set braking requirements of, for example, distance control systems, speed control systems, traction control systems, drive slip control systems, etc. are disabled or are enabled to only a limited extent.
- drive slip control systems are enabled without restriction only if the hot brakes are not those of the driving axle. If these brakes are already at a relatively high temperature level, however, further drive slip control processes are enabled only with restrictions, such as a time limitation, only up to a certain temperature level, or in accordance with comparable criteria for protection of the wheel brakes.
- a temperature limit value is set for the wheel brakes of the vehicle (step 60 ).
- the temperatures of the wheel brakes of the vehicle are ascertained (step 62 ) and compared against the temperature limit value (step 64 ). If, during braking, the temperature limit value is reached on one axle of the vehicle (decision 66 ), a level 1 warning is communicated to the driver of the vehicle (step 68 ). If the temperature limit value is reached on more than one axle of the vehicle (decision 70 ), a level 2 warning is communicated to the driver (step 72 ).
- a temperature limit value is set for the wheel brakes of the vehicle train (step 80 ).
- the temperatures of the wheel brakes of the vehicle train are ascertained (step 82 ) and compared against the temperature limit value (step 84 ). If, during braking, the temperature limit value is reached on one axle of the vehicle train (decision 86 ), a level 1 warning is communicated to the driver of the vehicle train (step 88 ). If the temperature limit value is reached on more than one axle of the vehicle train or in all vehicle train parts (decision 90 ), a level 2 warning is communicated to the driver (step 92 ).
- the present invention provides a system and method for monitoring brakes of EBSs of vehicles and vehicle combinations for temperature-induced overload and for warning the driver of such vehicle or vehicle combination of various temperature-induced brake overload conditions.
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- The present invention is directed generally to a system and method for monitoring brakes of electronically controlled brake systems (“EBSs”) of vehicles and tractor and trailer vehicle combinations for overload.
- A conventional EBS is designed to control brake lining wear and the adhesion relationship (that is, the coefficient of friction) between the vehicle wheels and the road surface. This is accomplished conventionally by controlling brake lining wear in the light braking range and adhesion in the heavy braking range.
- When a vehicle driver depresses the brake pedal, the output brake actuation energy, in an initial range up to a presettable driver's set brake signal, is calculated solely according to criteria for controlling brake lining wear. In this initial range, axle loads are not considered. If the driver's set brake signal is reached, the control system switches from the light braking (brake lining wear) control range to the heavy braking (adhesion) control range. In the heavy braking range, comfort and safety aspects outweigh brake lining wear considerations.
- The control objective in the heavy braking adhesion control range is equal adhesion—to achieve equal slip during braking for all vehicle wheels with no differential slip between vehicle axles. Axle loads are taken into consideration for calculation and control of brake actuation energy as the kinetic energy to be converted in the brakes is no longer equal from one axle to another. If set differential slip thresholds are reached before the driver's set brake signal is reached, the switch from the light braking brake lining wear control range to the heavy braking adhesion control range is triggered.
- When, for example, a bus full of passengers is traveling downhill, the bus driver typically has to brake frequently, with the result that brake temperatures increase relatively quickly. As the brakes becomes hotter, the coefficient of friction (μ) of the friction pair of the brake (brake lining/brake disk or brake lining/brake drum) decreases, sometimes by as much as 100%. A decrease in the coefficient of friction of the friction pair translates into poorer braking power.
- If the brakes of the vehicle's front and rear axles heat to different temperatures, as is usually the case, the reduction of braking power is greatest where the temperature is highest. Under such conditions, the differential slip deviates from normal. Such a differential slip is compensated for by the EBS—the control objective of which is a differential slip of zero.
- In commercial motor vehicles, especially trucks or buses, the cooling conditions for rear axle brakes are typically poorer than those for front axle brakes. Moreover, rear axle loads are routinely about 50 to 100% greater than front axle loads. This means that the rear axle brakes become hotter than the front axle brakes—and this can occur even in the light braking brake lining wear control range.
- Since the rear axle brakes are hotter than the front axle brakes, they generate less braking power at the same brake actuation energy. By virtue of the zero differential slip control objective of the EBS, more brake actuation energy is introduced into the rear axle brakes under EBS control. As a result, the rear axle brakes become even hotter, presenting a possible overheating situation and associated undesired reduction in braking power.
- In tractor and trailer vehicle combinations (“vehicle trains”), it is known to superpose coupling force control on the electronic control of brake actuation energy in order to control the set pressure of the trailer vehicle train part. The objective of such coupling force control is a coupling force of zero, so that no force at all or only a force of permissible magnitude (set magnitude) is transmitted via the trailer coupling from the trailer vehicle train part to the tractor vehicle train part, or vice-versa, during braking. In this way, it is possible to prevent jackknifing of the vehicle train due to an undesired pushing effect by the trailer vehicle train part, and thus improve the directional stability of the vehicle train. Moreover, it is also possible to prevent an undesired pulling effect by the tractor vehicle train part during braking.
- If the wheel brakes of the tractor and trailer vehicle train parts develop different wheel brake temperatures, e.g., due to different distribution of load between the tractor vehicle train part and the trailer vehicle train part, the braking power of the wheel brakes having higher temperatures will be less than the braking power of the wheel brakes having lower temperatures at the same brake actuation energy, and undesired pushing by the trailer vehicle train part or pulling by the tractor vehicle train part can develop. If the rear axle of the tractor vehicle train part is more heavily loaded, its wheel brakes become hotter than the wheel brakes of the trailer vehicle train part; and if the axles of the trailer vehicle train part are more heavily loaded, the wheel brakes of the trailer vehicle train part become hotter than the wheel brakes of the tractor vehicle train part. Hotter tractor vehicle train part brakes translates into pulling, and hotter trailer vehicle train part brakes translates into pushing. A possible overheating situation and undesired reduction in braking power can be presented if the brake temperatures reach a presettable, defined limit value.
- EP 0 188 685 B1 describes a brake overload protection and/or overload warning device whereby an actual brake pressure is compared with a set brake pressure. If the actual brake pressure differs from the set brake pressure by a preset value, a warning signal is transmitted. This device relates to an individual brake.
- EP 0 320 602 B1 describes an overload warning device for a trailer brake. Both the brake pressure in the tractor vehicle and the brake pressure in the trailer vehicle are measured. The ratio of the two pressures is formed in a comparator device. A warning signal is transmitted if the rate of change of the ratio becomes equal to or larger than a preset threshold value.
- EP 0 417 431 B1 describes a method for monitoring a brake device for overload. The method relates to an individual drum brake. The deformation of a selected component (brake drum) is measured and compared with a stored deformation characteristic. If the actual deformation occurring during a braking process is equal to or larger than the stored deformation, a warning signal is transmitted.
- EP 0 569 697 B1 describes a method for monitoring a trailer brake of a vehicle train for overload. The electronic brake system is equipped with continuous coupling force control. During braking, an energy demand signal is generated in the tractor vehicle. The generated energy demand signal contributes to determination of the energy supply to the tractor vehicle brake, and from this signal, a trailer energy signal is derived that contributes to actuation of the trailer vehicle brake, the coupling force developed in the coupling being controlled by means of the trailer energy signal. An overload condition is recognized and a warning signal is transmitted if the trailer energy signal exhibits, at a given energy demand signal, an increase that is not merely transient.
- EP 0 569 698 B1 discloses a method for monitoring a tractor brake of a vehicle train for overload. As in EP 0 569 697 B1, the trailer energy signal is monitored, the only difference in this case being that an overload condition of the tractor vehicle brake is recognized and then a corresponding warning signal is transmitted if, as the result of coupling force control adjustments, the trailer energy signal exhibits, at a given energy demand signal, a decrease that is not merely transient.
- In each of the foregoing known methods, physical variables such as pressure, force and torque are evaluated in a comparison process. If it is found during comparison that predefined limit values are exceeded, a warning is delivered to the vehicle driver, who must modify further driving actions appropriately to protect against further overload.
- Accordingly, it is desired to provide a system and method for monitoring brakes of EBSs of vehicles and vehicle combinations for temperature induced overload, and for warning the vehicle driver of an overload condition.
- Generally speaking, in accordance with the present invention, a system and method for monitoring brakes of EBSs of vehicles and vehicle trains for temperature induced overload, and for warning the vehicle driver of an overload condition are provided.
- According to a preferred embodiment of the system and method of the present invention, the temperatures of the wheel brakes of the vehicle (or the tractor and trailer vehicle train parts of a vehicle train) are ascertained, and the temperatures are compared against a preset temperature limit value. A first warning signal (“level 1 warning”) is output to the vehicle driver if the temperature of the wheel brakes on one axle of the vehicle (or a vehicle train part) reaches the temperature limit value. A second warning signal (“
level 2 warning”) is output if the temperatures of the wheel brakes on more than one axle of the vehicle (or at least one vehicle train part or all vehicle train parts) reach the temperature limit value. Thus, for a vehicle or vehicle train, in addition to possible conventional coupling force control, a level 1 warning is generated if a defined high temperature (i.e., equaling or exceeding the preset limit value) of one wheel brake or a defined high mean temperature value of one axle develops during braking; and alevel 2 warning is generated if defined high temperatures develop on more than one axle. Alevel 2 warning is also output if undesirably high wheel brake temperatures are developed on both or all vehicle train parts of a vehicle combination. - Warning signals can be generated, for example, by brake pedal feel and/or by a visual and/or audible indicator.
- Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for monitoring brakes of EBSs of vehicles and vehicle combinations for overload which improves over prior art systems and methods.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide a system and method for warning a driver of a vehicle or vehicle combination of various temperature-induced brake overload conditions.
- Still other objects and advantages of the present invention will in part be obvious and will in part be apparent from the specification.
- The present invention accordingly comprises the various steps and the relation of one or more of such steps with respect to each of the others, and embodies features of construction, combinations or elements, and arrangement of parts which are adapted to effect such steps, all as exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.
- For a fuller understanding of the invention, reference is had to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing in which:
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram depicting EBS control electronics provided in a vehicle constructed and arranged according to the system and method of the present invention to effect temperature dependent control of brake actuation energy;
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram depicting EBS control electronics provided in a tractor and trailer vehicle combination constructed and arranged according to the system and method of the present invention to effect temperature dependent control of brake actuation energy; and
- FIGS. 3a and 3 b are flow charts depicting process steps for monitoring brakes of EBSs of vehicles and vehicle combinations for temperature induced overload and for warning the driver of the vehicle or vehicle combination of an overload condition according to preferred embodiments of the method of the present invention.
- The term “brake actuation energy” as used herein is to be understood as encompassing all physical variables that cause a vehicle or vehicle train wheel brake supplied therewith to generate braking power. Examples of brake actuation energy are electrical variables such as current and voltage, or mechanical variables such as pressure. In the case of pressure as the brake actuation energy, pressurized liquids or gases, such as compressed air, can be used as the energy carrier.
- Referring now to the drawing figures, in which like reference numerals are used for corresponding parts and in which energy conduits, such as, for example, pressure conduits, are depicted in solid lines and electrical conductors are depicted in broken lines, FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a vehicle1 equipped with an
EBS 2 constructed and arranged in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.EBS 2 can be pneumatically operated, for example. - For both a front axle FA and a rear axle RA of vehicle1, only the vehicle wheels and associated components, such as, for example, pneumatic components, of one side of the vehicle are depicted.
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EBS 2 preferably includes acentral control unit 4 for control of brake actuation energy.Central control unit 4 can also desirably include an integrated anti-lock brake system (“ABS”). - Energy, such as, for example, compressed air, for actuation of the vehicle brakes is preferably stored in energy accumulators6, 8 (e.g., compressed air reservoirs).
- Preferably, a
brake signal transmitter 10 is provided for use by the vehicle driver to transmit set values toEBS 2. - An
energy allocator 14, such as, for example, a pressure modulator, is preferably electrically connected to abrake actuation device 16, such as, for example, a brake cylinder, for a wheel having awheel brake 18 on front axle FA. A further energy allocator 22 (e.g., a pressure modulator) is preferably electrically connected to a brake actuation device 24 (e.g., a brake cylinder) for a vehicle wheel havingwheel brake 26 on rear axle RA. -
Wheel sensors 28, 30 are preferably used to monitor how the vehicle wheels are revolving. If the wheels exhibit a lockup tendency,control unit 4 or the ABS integrated in the control unit transmits, in known manner, electrical signals toenergy allocators -
Central control unit 4 preferably includes inputs forenergy sensors 32, 44, such as, for example, pressure sensors, for determination of the brake actuation energy, such as, for example, brake pressure, inbrake actuation devices 16, 24 (e.g., brake cylinders) of front and rear axles FA and RA.Central control unit 4 also desirably includes inputs for devices 36, 38, such as, for example, temperature sensors, for measuring the temperature ofwheel brakes -
Central control unit 4 is preferably adapted to compare the determined temperatures ofwheel brakes central control unit 4 and/or a corresponding program expansion in the computer processor contained in the central control unit can be provided. The corresponding distribution of brake actuation energy between the wheel brakes, wherein, for example, lower pressure is introduced into the brake cylinders of the hotter brakes, is preferably brought about viaenergy allocators EBS 2, but can also be achieved via separate energy allocators (not shown in FIG. 1). - Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a schematic diagram of a vehicle train including tractor vehicle train part1 and a trailer vehicle train part 1′. Tractor and trailer vehicle train parts 1 and 1′ are equipped with
EBSs - For both front axles FA, FA′ and rear axles RA, RA′ of vehicle train parts1, 1′, only the wheels and associated components, such as pneumatic components, of one side of the vehicle train are depicted in FIG. 2.
- EBSs2 and 2′ preferably include
central control units Central control units Central control units - Energy, such as, for example, compressed air, needed for actuation of the vehicle train brakes is preferably stored in energy accumulators6, 8, 8′ (e.g., compressed air reservoirs).
- Preferably,
brake signal transmitter 10 in tractor vehicle train part 1 is provided for use by the vehicle train driver to input a set value toEBSs - Each of
EBSs energy allocators actuation devices wheel brakes further energy allocators actuation devices wheel brakes - Wheel sensors28, 28′, 30, 30′ are preferably used to monitor how the vehicle train wheels are revolving. If the wheels exhibit a lockup tendency,
control units energy allocators -
Central control units brake actuation devices Central control units wheel brakes -
Central control units wheel brakes central control units wheel brakes energy allocators EBSs -
EBSs EBSs - Control approaches which take wheel brake temperatures into consideration (active brake overload protection) have been described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The system and method according to the present invention builds on these active approaches.
- Brake overload protection described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 involves evaluation of wheel brake temperatures. Comparisons are made to determine whether some brakes are overloaded unilaterally or whether all brakes are exhibiting undesired high temperatures. In the first case, temperature compensating actions are initiated in order to increase the relative degree of protection of the more highly loaded wheel brakes. In the second case, temperature compensating actions are not initiated, however, a warning should be delivered to the vehicle driver.
- Preferably, at least one of
central control units electronic device - The wheel brake temperatures or mean values of wheel brake temperatures are evaluated for the respective wheels or respective axles specific to the vehicle or vehicle train part.
- A level 1 warning is preferably output if temperatures equal to or exceeding the preset temperature limit value exist on an axle of vehicle1 (FIG. 1) or of vehicle train parts 1, 1′ (FIG. 2). A
level 2 warning is preferably output if temperatures equaling or exceeding the temperature limit value exist on more than one axle of vehicle 1 or of a vehicle train part 1, 1′ (a more serious condition). Alevel 2 warning is also transmitted if wheel brake temperatures equaling or exceeding the temperature limit value exist in both or all vehicle train parts. - In the case of an audible warning, the frequency of the acoustic signal can depend on the warning level: the higher the warning level, the higher the frequency of the acoustic signal. The frequency of the acoustic signal can also depend on the determined absolute peak brake temperature reaching the temperature limit value: the higher the peak temperature, the higher the frequency.
- The visual warning can take the form of a flashing light, for example, and the flashing frequency can be dependent on the warning level or on the value of the peak brake temperature: the higher the warning level or the peak temperature, the higher the flashing frequency.
- For a visual warning to the driver, it is possible, for example, to provide a display device showing a vehicle or vehicle train schematic including a depiction of the wheels. At determined temperatures or mean values of temperatures equaling or exceeding the limit value, the respective wheels of the wheel brakes depicted in the schematic desirably flash or glow. The absolute temperatures can be indicated in the same display. Also, the flashing frequency can be made to depend on the warning level or on the value of the determined absolute temperature.
- In order to communicate a warning to the vehicle driver via the brake pedal, it is possible, for the case of wheel brake temperatures equaling or exceeding the preset limit value, to flatten out a stored brake pedal feeling curve as a function of the respective danger potential, or in other words as a function of the absolute values of the peak temperature and/or of the average temperature or of the warning level. For this purpose, the feeling curve can be flattened out in steps. For example, the feeling curve can be flattened out by one step if only one vehicle train part of a vehicle train exhibits wheel brake temperatures at or above the limit value, and it can be flattened out by two steps if both vehicle train parts exhibit wheel brake temperatures at or above the limit value.
- If the brakes of the trailer vehicle train part become too hot, and thereby the brake actuation energy demanded from it is reduced, the vehicle train deceleration control system is deactivated. Compensation is no longer applied if underbraking of the vehicle subsequently develops. As a consequence, the driver is made aware of underbraking by the sensation of brake fade which can serve as a corresponding warning.
- If the brakes of the tractor vehicle train part become too hot, and thereby the brake actuation energy demanded from the wheel brakes of the trailer vehicle is increased, the vehicle deceleration control system remains active. Consequently, the feeling curve can be flattened out; this is communicated to the driver via the brake pedal feel.
- It is also possible to lower the brake actuation energy level, resulting in an immediate decrease of the actual vehicle deceleration, which is also sensed by the driver as brake fade.
- The warning system and method described above can be combined with an engine power limitation system, in order to bring about a reduction of the permissible engine torque in overload situations. It is also possible to prevent further driving at higher speed in the observed overload case. Under these conditions automatic transmissions no longer upshift, thus ensuring that kinetic energy remains relatively low and that the braking effect of the engine becomes greater.
- If wheel brake temperatures equal to or in excess of the preset limit value are present, external set braking requirements of, for example, distance control systems, speed control systems, traction control systems, drive slip control systems, etc. are disabled or are enabled to only a limited extent. For example, drive slip control systems are enabled without restriction only if the hot brakes are not those of the driving axle. If these brakes are already at a relatively high temperature level, however, further drive slip control processes are enabled only with restrictions, such as a time limitation, only up to a certain temperature level, or in accordance with comparable criteria for protection of the wheel brakes.
- Referring now to FIG. 3a, there is shown the process for monitoring wheel brakes for overload in a vehicle according to a preferred method of the present invention. According to the preferred method, a temperature limit value is set for the wheel brakes of the vehicle (step 60). The temperatures of the wheel brakes of the vehicle are ascertained (step 62) and compared against the temperature limit value (step 64). If, during braking, the temperature limit value is reached on one axle of the vehicle (decision 66), a level 1 warning is communicated to the driver of the vehicle (step 68). If the temperature limit value is reached on more than one axle of the vehicle (decision 70), a
level 2 warning is communicated to the driver (step 72). - Referring now to FIG. 3b, there is shown the process for monitoring wheel brakes for overload in a vehicle train according to a preferred method of the present invention. According to the preferred method, a temperature limit value is set for the wheel brakes of the vehicle train (step 80). The temperatures of the wheel brakes of the vehicle train are ascertained (step 82) and compared against the temperature limit value (step 84). If, during braking, the temperature limit value is reached on one axle of the vehicle train (decision 86), a level 1 warning is communicated to the driver of the vehicle train (step 88). If the temperature limit value is reached on more than one axle of the vehicle train or in all vehicle train parts (decision 90), a
level 2 warning is communicated to the driver (step 92). - Accordingly, the present invention provides a system and method for monitoring brakes of EBSs of vehicles and vehicle combinations for temperature-induced overload and for warning the driver of such vehicle or vehicle combination of various temperature-induced brake overload conditions.
- It will thus be seen that the objects set forth above, among those made apparent from the preceding description, are efficiently attained, and since certain changes may be made in the above constructions without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
- It is also to be understood that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the invention herein described and all statements of the scope of the invention which, as a matter of language, might be said to fall therebetween.
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